After much practice, the 1st Plt of CGC (led by 1st Lt Dick Noll and SSgt Bob MacKenzie) and the Color Guard travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland to participate in its world-famous Evening Tattoo. They were the first American unit ever so invited.

They were accompanied by others from the Barracks and CGC, and were augmented by a band and a small number of personnel from other commands. The Marines were under the overall command of Col. Robert Heinl of HQMC. This was the first leg of a trip which ended with participation in the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium (photos of which will be seen elsewhere). The photos below were collected and submitted by Bob Flick of the 1st Plt.